Moonflower Murders Set to Premiere on BBC One
The highly anticipated sequel to Magpie Murders, titled Moonflower Murders, is set to premiere on BBC One on Saturday, 16 November 2024, at 9:15 PM GMT. This new six-part series, based on Anthony Horowitz’s novel of the same name, returns with Lesley Manville in her role as Susan Ryeland, a former book editor turned sleuth.
Following the dramatic events of the previous series, Ryeland has relocated to Crete, where she and her boyfriend Andreas (played by Alexandros Logothetis) have opened a quaint hotel. However, her tranquil life is disrupted when the parents of a missing woman, Cecily Treherne, seek her help. They believe their daughter’s disappearance is linked to a murder that occurred on her wedding day at their hotel, which was later fictionalised in a novel by the late author Alan Conway, a character also featured in the show.
Moonflower Murders promises a unique blend of present-day crime solving and a compelling narrative involving the fictional detective Atticus Pünd, who emerges from the pages of Conway’s books to assist Ryeland. Ryeland’s investigation spans both the present and the 1950s, where past events echo in the story, creating a tapestry of mystery that delights viewers.
The series boasts a star-studded cast, including Timothy McMullan as Atticus Pünd, Conleth Hill as Alan Conway, Daniel Mays as Inspector Locke/Chubb, and Mark Gatiss as the guest who unwittingly instigates the unfolding drama. Other notable cast members include Rosalie Craig, Pippa Bennett-Warner, and Adrian Rawlins.
Critics are already praising Moonflower Murders for maintaining the charm of its predecessor while introducing fresh elements. The show retains the essence of cosy crime, with a sprinkle of whimsy, as Ryeland engages in witty exchanges with the imaginary Pünd, further blurring the lines between reality and fiction.
All six episodes will be available for streaming on BBC iPlayer the same day as the premiere, catering to viewers eager to experience this intricate, multi-layered mystery from the comfort of their homes.
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